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Catalog ID pH pH (Urine and Body Fluids)

CPOE Test Name

Urine pH; Fluid pH

Synonyms

UR pH; FL pH

Specimen Type

Urine; Body Fluids

Specimen Requirements

Body Fluid: Sterile screw cap container

Random Urine: Clear Top Urine Tube; 8 mL urine

Urine Collection Guide

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling; insufficient quantity; leaking

Reference Values

4.6 – 8.0

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, AD3301 721-2120

Turn Around Time

Urgent/Emergent 2 hours; Routine daily

Methodology

pH electrode

CPT / HCPCS Code

83986